Group Fitness Instructor

Description

About Us

Healthier Texas (formally known as It's Time Texas) is growing, and we need smart, passionate, purpose-driven people to join our team. At Healthier Texas we share a belief that health and well-being are the cornerstones of thriving people and flourishing communities. Our shared purpose is to make it possible for all Texans, regardless of income, geography, race or ethnicity, to live their healthiest lives. To do this, we activate Texans around making health a personal and collective priority, while advancing policy, systems, and environmental change to support the health of all Texans. By working with partners and supporters throughout the state, we are changing behaviors, practices, and policies to make healthy living central to what it means to be a Texan. Find out more at healthiertexas.org.

Our work is critically important, and challenging! To be successful, we hire people who are driven to make a difference and bring diverse perspectives and experience to the table. We appreciate our differences and help each other succeed and thrive. We offer a stimulating work environment where talented people who are committed to transforming health in Texas thrive.

Who We Need

The Instructor is a self-starter with an adaptive work style who is passionate about helping others reach their health goals. The Instructor will work with SNAP-Ed target populations providing instruction and education to energetic groups. The Instructor works with diverse populations to bring communities together through health promotion and obesity prevention. They will be responsible for leading virtual and or in person physical activity and nutrition education classes to community groups in a fun and safe manner, engaging with participants to ensure program retention, promoting Healthier Texas’ programming and events, and will perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Instruction (75%)

• Lead physical activity program and provide nutrition education to SNAP-Ed target audiences, ensuring safety and engagement
• Attend training on curricula to ensure program fidelity
• Participate and support implementation of local community events such as, but not limited to, outreach events and Community Challenge.

Relationship Manager (15%)

• Create and maintain relationships with program participants
• Create and maintain relationships with community groups, when assigned, to offer programming

Community Engagement (10%)

• Promote classes throughout the community via social media and community networks

Requirements

Who You Are:

• Mission focused: You’re committed to supporting the mission of Healthier Texas and don’t shy away from challenges as you work toward successful results.
• Passionate about Helping Others: You have a genuine enthusiasm and passion for helping others in their health journey and health goals.
• Adaptable and Flexible: You can adapt your teaching style and program to accommodate participants of various fitness levels, abilities, and preferences. You can modify exercises and provide alternatives to meet individual needs while maintaining the overall integrity of the workout.
• Professional: You always maintain a high level of professionalism, including being punctual, reliable, and courteous to participants and colleagues.

What You’ll Bring

• At least 1 year of instruction of physical activity/ nutrition programs (virtually/ in-person) - Required
• Certified Personal Trainer or Group Fitness Instructor (ACE, NASM, ACSM, or equivalent certification) - Required
• Availability to work hours: Monday 5pm - 7pm and Saturday 8am - 12pm Required; additional availability Tuesdays & Wednesdays (AM/PM) preferred 
• Available to teach multiple formats: Zumba (Required), cardio/strength 
• Reside in Austin, TX - Required 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong relationship-building skills
• Proficient in using technology (Zoom)
• Professional knowledge in nutrition education curricula (preferred)
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) (preferred but not required)

Working Environment & Benefits

Healthier Texas is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace. Originally founded in Austin, TX, we now work virtually and have staff members located in multiple regions across the state. We offer a fun, flexible work environment, company sponsored activities, and commit to providing each employee with job satisfaction by addressing core needs.